NSW Police are not allowed to use the power under section 200(5) LEPRA to give move on directions on anyone protesting near a place of worship.

Discusses s119.2 Criminal Code Act. Recent case example.

A person suffering mental health, who is 'unfit to stand trial', can have the trial permanently stayed, or be discharged.

Outlines your rights at music festivals.

SCPOs are 'control orders' imposing conditions to prevent or restrict individuals from serious crime-related activities.

Summary of 10 horrifying crimes committed in Australia.

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Provides greater support to child complainants and prosecution witnesses in sexual offence proceedings.

The offence of ‘goods in custody' in New South Wales is when a person is unlawfully in possession of property.

Woman charged over allegedly providing private information obtained via her employment at a government agency to alleged kidnappers.

Discussion about the legal consequences of not paying your road toll in NSW.

A NSW driver was charged with high-range drink-driving, with other offences, after he allegedly rammed a police vehicle.

A new amendment Bill proposes to remove the precondition of trespass by the term ‘enter without consent'.

In NSW, it is actually against the law to transport or deposit waste to a location that cannot legally accept it.

Female genital mutilation refers to procedures which remove or injure female genital organs for non-medical reasons.

A NSW appeal court has overturned part of a young man's prison sentence after finding he lost more than three months of credit for time already spent in custody. The ruling highlights the complex and often misunderstood process of calculating pre-sentence custody, particularly when charges are later withdrawn or dismissed.

Outlines what constitutes the act of blackmail, relevant offences as well as possible defences that could apply.

Discussion about breaking & entering laws (including defences) in NSW. Recent example given.

Discussion about nazi symbol public display offences in NSW. Recent case example.

Discusses s25C Crimes Act (1900) NSW & recent case example.